Recent Travel Articles About Taos
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Exploring Northern New Mexico - Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos
December 2009Our Third Stop: Taos—The Soul of the Southwest Adobe Structures at Taos Pueblo Larger
Just an hour's drive north of Santa Fe—but what seems a world away—is Taos, well-known for the Taos Ski Valley, one of the nation's top ski and snowboard areas. But it is the eclectic mix of history, cultures, creative arts, many recreational activities, and a unique blending of naturopathic healing arts and traditional western medicine that provides Taos an almost mystical sense of harmony. Taos' rich history of Indian, Spanish, and Anglo settlement is evident in the ancient heritage of Taos Pueblo; the Spanish-influenced central plaza and outlying streets; and the wide spectrum of creative arts observed in the many museums, galleries, and studios.
Of Ancient Heritage and Traditional Values
A good way to begin a look into Taos' rich history is with a self-guided walking tour of some historic Taos landmarks. A tour booklet titled "Historic Taos—A Self-Guided Walking Tour" is available at any of the three sponsors, The Historic Taos Inn, The El Monte Sagrado, and LDG Architects, as well as the Taos Town Hall. This tour is a good introduction to the Taos Historic District, the historic plaza, and many of the sites that are significant in Taos' rich history.
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Travel & Leisure Magazine.com
Great Places to Spend Christmas
November 2009
Taos, NM
Why Go: This remote village on a high desert plain is especially magical at Christmas, thanks to its rich mix of cultural traditions. Not to miss: historic Ledoux Street all lit up with luminarias (paper lanterns); the ceremonial reenactments of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter, called posadas; and the dramatic American Indian Christmas Eve celebration that takes over the main square in Taos Pueblo. Plus, you can ski all day long on Christmas Day at Taos Ski Resort, 18 miles away.
Where to Stay: Near the town square, El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa features objects from around the world in its spare, elegant rooms. Book a room with a fireplace to up the cozy factor. Doubles from $309.
Holiday Dinner: On twinkling Ledoux Street, the seven-table hideaway Byzantium will offer its new winter menu—with dishes like shrimp ceviche and grilled pork scaloppine with apple, cabbage, and mustard-seed compote—beginning at 5 p.m. on Christmas Day. Reservations are a must.
Stocking Stuffers: For locally produced, mostly silver jewelry, including traditional American Indian styles, head to Mesa’s Edge, just off the plaza. Or, stop by Kimosabe for cowboy and American Indian and Spanish colonial folk art collectibles.
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San Diego Magazine
Relax, Rejuvenate, Reconnect this Summer
July 16, 2009
There is so much to do and see in Taos, New Mexico, you better plan to stay a few extra days.
Hike. Bike. Raft. Fish. Galleries. Shop. Spa. Relax. Repeat.
Summer in Taos strikes the ideal balance between warm sun and cool mountain air. Enjoy an adrenaline-pumping outdoor adventure or a quiet shady place to rest your head. The challenge is deciding what to do.
Experience more than 80 galleries and historic museums. Relax in a natural mineral spring or one of our five-star spas. Have lunch with a llama or ride the white-water rapids down the Rio Grande.
Come back to town and have authentic New Mexican cuisine and enjoy live music on one of our many patios.
Were giving away an all-expense four-day trip for two as part of our 2009 Taos Summer of Love celebration.
Register to win the trip (value up to $4,000). The package includes airfare for two in the continental U.S., transportation to and from Albuquerque International Airport to Taos, NM, three nights lodging, one activity per day per person (your choice of golfing, skiing, river rafting, hiking, biking, fishing ...), all meals.
Go to TaosSummerofLove.com/sweeps. Taos, New Mexico has it all this summer activities, concerts, art, outdoors, fun ... Go to Taos Summer of Love calendar for more information.
Gaydar travel.com
Taos, New Mexico
July 2009
Remote and resplendent Taos, a diminutive town of about 6,500 nestled beneath New Mexico's highest peaks, has long been a haven for artists, bohemians and free spirits. The percentage of gays and lesbians in the population is likely far less than Santa Fe or Albuquerque, but Taos nevertheless pulls in a considerable number of GLBT visitors.
Read the full article at gaydartravel.com
Cooking light
Taos, New Mexico
May 2009
Taos is in the northern New Mexico mountains, a two-and-a-half hour drive from Albuquerque and five hours from Denver. Wedged between a 13,000-foot-high mountain range and a 700-foot-deep gorge, it’s a place where jeans are worn at five-star restaurants. Maybe because of the famous artists and writers who made their home here (D.H. Lawrence, Ansel Adams, Georgia O’Keeffe), or maybe because of the Pueblo, it’s a spiritual place where travelers say they feel the special energy of the earth.
Read the full article at cookinglight.com
NEW YORK TIMES 2008
O Magazine
Culture & Travel: Autumn Glory
By Jill Fergus
Oprah print and online "O Magazine", September 2008
For some, it's a beloved fall ritual: a drive through the countryside to ooh and aah over the changing foliage. For others, staring at leaves is about as exciting as watching dew dry. Wherever you are on the spectrum, these four weekend destinations offer enough local color to keep everyone stimulated...Destination Three: Taos, New Mexico -- Luminaries from Georgia O'Keeffe to D.H. Lawrence have been attracted to Taos, which sits in the shadow of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and is home to striking adobe architecture and an abundance of galleries....See the complete Taos piece, including photos, at O Magazine.
national post - forbes traveler.com
Into the Wild: Horseback Safaris and Other Animal Adventures
by Ted Botha
National Post, July 8, 2008
When Mark Twain traveled by donkey through Spain, it was 1878. And despite myriad innovations in transportation since then, author Tim Moore did it more than 125 years later. Why? Just take a look at his book: "One Man and His Ass on a Pilgrimage to Santiago." In a world where it's child's play to reach any destination with a passport and plane ticket, donkeys and other beasts of burden can still carry us where
mechanized vehicles fail to reach...in the Western Hemisphere, a different breed of beast is employed for uphill treks. Wild Earth Llama Adventures leaves out of Taos, N.M., for a day or longer in the Rocky Mountains....see complete article at NationalPost.com.
small market meetings
New Mexico Meeting Guide (Taos Featured)
by Becky Ferrero
June 2008
There are many reasons why New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment. Nearly non-stop sunshine, colorful artwork, century old adobes, and celebrated red and green chiles are among the state's charms. Few states offer meeting planners so much variety.... See the complete piece, including a feature about Taos on pages 28-29, at Small Market Meetings Magazine.
National geographic adventure magazine
The Hidden Southwest, 14 Secrets of the Southwest
by Christopher Ketcham
March 3, 2008
#7...you can bring a sommelier and RAFT In STYLE
The classic three-day raft trip between El Vado and Abiquiu on the airbrushed Chama River (think multicolored sandstone canyons, old-growth ponderosa stands, and meadows blazing with purple asters) hardly needs an infomercial-style bonus offer. But act now and Taos-based Los Rios River Runners will arrange for an astronomer, archaeologist, gourmet chef, sommelier, local-lore storyteller, yoga instructor, or -- new for 2008 -- herbalist to accompany its guests... --Read full story at NationoalGeographicAdventure.com
Sunset magazine
Top 10 Midweek Getaways
February 2008
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
Head for a mountain hideaway
There's no better excuse for playing hooky than the Bavarian Lodge and Restaurant, a European-style chalet secluded in the spruces. The four airy suites ooze Old World alpine elegance, with hand-painted murals, four-poster beds, and great views. Downstairs, the restaurant ($$$) serves gourmet Wienerschnitzel. Fresh powder outside your door pretty much guarantees you won't make that morning meeting. INFO: From $300, including breakfast; 505/776-8020. –Katie Arnold -- Read full article at sunset.com
The TODAY SHOW WEEKEND EDITION
Today's Unresolved Mysteries: The Taos Hum
by Lester Holt
NBC Network, February 16, 2008
This four minute NBC piece is about the elusive -- and fun -- 'Taos Hum'. It also shows a lot of Taos' spectactular outdoor beauty from the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and other locales. See the complete piece at The Today Show web site.
Sunset magazine
Find the Real New Mexico
by Matthew Jaffe
October 2007
There was an autumn 10 years ago when I was ready to move to Taos. I had made friends here and fallen hard for hikes in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains by day and raucous conversations over margaritas by night in Taos's de facto living room, the Adobe Bar...
Now I'm back in another fall, this time with my wife, Becky, and all the old sensations of Taos come alive again. The cottonwoods are aglow, clad in October gold. Their leaves shimmy in the breeze, fluttering to the ground where they tumble down the street and crunch underfoot.
Lured by the promising twilight, we head to San Francisco de Asis Church, an 18th-century structure that, thanks to Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keeffe, became a modern art icon... — Read full story at sunset.com or at Sunset Magazine archive.
Albuquerque Journal Taos Hum Winter 2007-08
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